Nasopharyngeal cancer survivor

Hi I've just been diagnosed with stage 4 npc I am evb and hpv negative so it's happened from smoking I'm just trying to gather some information as to how people have coped ive been given a 60% survival chance

Oh just 1 last thing I've read some of the posts and no one mentions anything about teeth removal anyone eles had this done 

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  • Hello Villa1

    I'm sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis of NPC. It's understandably a difficult time right now and you will have many questions. 

    We do have some information on our website about nasopharyngeal cancer which may be of interest. I'd also really encourage you to post a message on this thread. I know that the title relates to throat cancer but we have many members who have been through treatment for different oral cancers. They are a very supportive bunch who I'm sure will be happy to share their experiences of treatment and tips for coping with you. I'm sure that you may also find that one or two of them have had teeth removed as I know that I have read posts here on the forum where members have needed this done prior to treatment commencing. 

    In addition, I wanted to give you our nurse helpline details as they will be happy to offer any advice, information, and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch Villa1 and let us know how you get on. We'll do our best to support you over the coming weeks and months. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Villa1

    I'm sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis of NPC. It's understandably a difficult time right now and you will have many questions. 

    We do have some information on our website about nasopharyngeal cancer which may be of interest. I'd also really encourage you to post a message on this thread. I know that the title relates to throat cancer but we have many members who have been through treatment for different oral cancers. They are a very supportive bunch who I'm sure will be happy to share their experiences of treatment and tips for coping with you. I'm sure that you may also find that one or two of them have had teeth removed as I know that I have read posts here on the forum where members have needed this done prior to treatment commencing. 

    In addition, I wanted to give you our nurse helpline details as they will be happy to offer any advice, information, and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch Villa1 and let us know how you get on. We'll do our best to support you over the coming weeks and months. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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